First Texas Brokerage Company: My wife and I recently had two separate experiences attempting to…read morepurchase homes listed by Ryan Hodge of First Texas Brokerage Company. In both cases, we were pre-approved buyers using a VA-backed loan. Unfortunately, we encountered what we believe were practices that unfairly impacted our ability to utilize this earned benefit. There seemed to be a clear bias against VA loans. In one instance, we were told our offer would only be considered if we switched to a conventional loan or signed a waiver agreeing to cover any appraisal shortfall with no renegotiation--terms we were not comfortable with. When we declined, we were informed our offer would not be accepted because the sellers did not feel comfortable with the VA appraisal process. This occurred even though we were fully pre-approved and made a competitive offer. VA loans are in place to protect Veterans and ensure homes are priced fairly in the market and not inflated. We felt disadvantaged not because of our finances, but because of the type of loan we were using. It was disheartening to feel as though our status as Veteran buyers put us at a disadvantage in the homebuying process. While we respect that sellers and agents can make their own decisions, we believe all buyers--especially those using VA loans--should be treated fairly and without bias. I hope others in similar situations will be given a more equitable opportunity to purchase a home.

This is a company that really looks out for its clients. Had a great experience with one of their…read moreagents, Wick Thomas. He was courteous, thorough, friendly, professional and helpful.

What a great team of Realtors! They are always looking out…read morefor their clients best interest and always pulling together to help each other out!

From the owner: We specialize in people. Our philosophy is, “If you take care of people, the rest will take care…read moreof itself.” We focus on our clients and their needs. We want to make the process as smooth and painless as possible. There will always be hiccups and things that come up unexpectedly, but that’s why we are here.

I have several complaints regarding Chers work ethic. She was always difficult to get a hold of…read more She didn't update information timely to include price changes. She was hesitant to take responsibility for any mistakes she made. My biggest advice for anyone considering utilizing her company is that most companies do not require the seller to pay if they are not able to sell your home, Cher and her broker, Mary Beth Davis with ReMax require a 495.00 fee if they do not sell your house by the end of the contract. Read your contract closely!

From the owner: I love people and my passion is assisting buyers, sellers and investors in purchasing or selling…read moretheir dream homes, land to build a new home on, commercial buildings or land - All things related to real estate! I am professional, knowledgeable, passionate and a great negotiator. I have lots of references, am an experienced and educated REALTOR and have a huge success rate. Working with RE/MAX Legends gives the client the brand name recognition and Nobody in the World Sells More Real Estate Than RE/MAX! Call me Today and we'll get started!

Monika is by the best realtor there is in Killeen. TRUST ME!!!! IVE DEALT WITH 2 OTHER. WHEN They…read morefound out my husband and I weren't approved for a loan they didn't even bother to help us out. However, Monika made sure we knew when where and how to do everythin. When I tell you she got us everything we wanted in a house and never gave up on me and my family I truly mean it. We spent the better part of a year together. From getting approved for a loan til the time of closing. Even after closing we had questions as first time home buyers she answered them all. A veteran herself, she knows how the VA loan works as well. I only wish I could offer her so much more than a review becuse she truly deserves it!!! Thank you so much Monika.

From the owner: I am a U.S. Army veteran I served 21 years of service, understanding what loyalty; commitment and…read morededication means, now serving as a licensed Real Estate Agent. I am a real Estate Agent who is committed to excellence in meeting my client's needs. I will be devoted to achieving your real estate needs and desires and always considering your best interest.

Great communication skills and attention to details. One of…read morethe best realtors that you could possibly find, if lucky.

From the owner: Introducing Deedra: Your Central Texas Real Estate Partner…read morePassion for Your Dreams: Meet Deedra, a seasoned real estate professional committed to Central Texas. An advocate for turning dreams into reality in the Lone Star State, Deedra is known for local expertise, integrity, and exceptional service. Navigating Central Texas: Deedra specializes in residential properties, understanding Central Texas' diverse opportunities. From historic homes to modern lofts or countryside retreats, she excels at connecting clients with their ideal properties. Central Texas Hospitality: Deedra's dedication shines in her approach. She provides expert advice and crafts personalized experiences, embodying Central Texas' spirit. Clients feel they work with a trusted friend who cares about their real estate dreams. Market Insights: A student of Central Texas trends, Deedra keeps her finger on the market's pulse. Equipping clients with market insights empowers informed decisions on pricing, purchases, and sales. Deedra's analyses give clients a competitive edge. Negotiation Craftsmanship: Deedra's negotiation blends skill and Southern charm. Her dedication to clients' interests secures favorable terms, maintaining respect and professionalism. Trusted Central Texas Guide: In Central Texas, Deedra is your advisor. A partner for Central Texans and newcomers, she ensures a seamless, gratifying real estate journey. Embark on Central Texas Adventure: Explore Central Texas with Deedra.

Extremely unprofessional and I believe dishonest. I well never use this company again for anything…read moreand will avoid at all costs.

Deeply unethical. Soldiers please beware of these people. I've been around for awhile, but I have…read morenever come across such hucksters. Delia Gutierrez produced a fraudulent sellers disclosure, failing to disclose severe problems with a property's windows, the correct age of the roof, and a serious and visible cockroach infestation. I was unable to see the property in person before making an offer, so Joanna Pearce saw it, didn't fairly disclose the condition, including an obvious hole in the wall in the kitchen, then had me bid up past the top of the market without doing a market analysis on comparable listings. When I discovered all of the deficiencies in the property via an inspectors report and personal inspection, where I found dead roaches in plain view and dried roach parts in the kitchen drawers, indicating someone had tried to clean them away, and the property did not appraise according to VA guidelines, I opted to terminate. Andrea Thompson advised that I should get a lender denial of funding for insufficient appraisal to produce to the seller to support my termination, rather than the actual appraisal report. I did so, and produced it, but I'm aware that she then called my lender without consulting me and asked for the appraisal report. Given that appraisers generally are not going to do a detailed inspection and are more generous in the prices they assign than the actual market, I did not want to the appraisal for which I paid $500 to be used as a marketing tool for the scam the sellers are running. Moreover, I asked that Andrea include the fraudulent sellers disclosure (claiming a new roof in 2018, and not disclosing known insulation issues with the windows and cockroach infestation) as a reason for termination, and she would not. But she was supposed to be my fiduciary. Although Delia Gutierrez received notice that the property would appraise low, to which she responded, and she had a letter from my lender denying funds for insufficient appraisal, she refused to get her sellers to release my earnest money - mind you, I had already paid $950 in inspection, option fee and appraisal based on their misrepresentations - claiming they needed the appraisal I paid for to make sure the property actually had appraised low. What a liar! I saw on Zillow, that she used my appraisal report to set a new price. They were refusing to release my earnest money, to which I was entitled , so they could get the $500 report that I paid for! On top of deceiving me in order to engage me in buying the property in the first place! No doubt, despite having the inspection report, Delia will continue to lie on sellers disclosures. During this process, when I asked when I could expect return of my earnest money, Andrea Thompson became unusually unresponsive and tried to prevaricate as to the guidance she had given me, leaving me to write a demand letter and work with the title company to get my earnest money back. This process was a nightmare for me due to these women's dishonesty and unethical behavior. Also, Andrea Thompson admitted to me that she's not even advising her sellers to clean up their properties in this hot market - they just see buyers as marks to target and exploit. Truly despicable. A few thousand dollars doesn't seem worth losing your license, but I guess they rely on people being naive. I honestly would not believe the depth and extent of the unethical behavior if I had not seen it for myself.

Mary Jane is everything I wanted in a realtor. She is hard working, knowledgeable, honest, and…read morecommunicates well. While selling my house, Mary Jane made herself available to answer any questions or concerns. She always returned phone calls and replied to text messages promptly. Mary Jane definitely understands the market. Her marketing strategy helped put our home under contract in less than a week of signing with her. I feel so blessed to have her as my agent. I couldn't have had a better experience selling my home.

Awesome and very knowledgeable realtor. We love Mary Jane and we were so glad we chose her to help…read moreus purchase our beautiful home. She's very honest and down to earth and will advocate for you. She has been in the business for quite some time so she's very experienced and is able to answer all of our questions. I love she gives you a sheet of houses we will be viewing and encouraged me to write notes on it. She has excellent customer service and we're blessed to have found her to represent us. She has become family now and we know we can always call her if we have any questions about our house in the future.